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The Timbaktu Collective The Timbaktu Collective is a grassroots, not for profit organisation in Andhra Pradesh.

The Timbaktu Collective is a grassroots, not for profit organisation which works in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh in India.

A Visit from Azim Premji Foundation (APF)Mr. Deevi Sai Gowtham from APF, recently visited us to learn about the ongoing ...
25/09/2026

A Visit from Azim Premji Foundation (APF)

Mr. Deevi Sai Gowtham from APF, recently visited us to learn about the ongoing developmental initiatives and community programs.

During the visit, Mr. Gowtham visited the Prakruthi Badi (Nature School), the Prathibha Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Disabilities, the Children & Youth Resource Centre (CYRC), the Dharani Processing Unit, the Kalpavalli Community Conservation Area, and the poultry enterprise managed by the Gramasiri Agricultural Labourers Cooperative.🏫

Across all Programmes, Mr. Gowtham observed operational activities and engaged with community members, Sangha Leaders, Cadres, and Directors of the various Cooperatives to review governance, organisational structure, and day-to-day functioning. ✨

Community members presented their experiences with sustainable agricultural practices, including intercropping, green manuring, and natural farming inputs, demonstrating their effectiveness in improving soil health and reducing cultivation expenses. 🌾

🗓️ Visitor’s days at the Timbaktu Collective✨ 🌱 On September 16 and 17, community members and team from Amrita Bhoomi an...
23/09/2026

🗓️ Visitor’s days at the Timbaktu Collective✨

🌱 On September 16 and 17, community members and team from Amrita Bhoomi and the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) visited us as a part of the bi-monthly Visitor’s Days.

🌾 Participants took part in field visits and discussions centered on organic farming, Cooperatives promoted by the Timbaktu Collective, and community-led initiatives.

While Amrita Bhoomi focused on learning from field operations and livelihoods, CSAs visit focussed on the functioning of the Cooperative and collaborative sharing of knowledge and learnings. 🤝

It was a pleasure to host Amrita Bhoomi and the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture. 🎉

🗓️ Visitor’s days at the Timbaktu Collective✨ 🌱 On September 16 and 17, community members and team from Amrita Bhoomi an...
23/09/2026

🗓️ Visitor’s days at the Timbaktu Collective✨

🌱 On September 16 and 17, community members and team from Amrita Bhoomi and the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) visited us as a part of the bi-monthly Visitor’s Days.

🌾 Participants took part in field visits and discussions centered on organic farming, Cooperatives promoted by the Timbaktu Collective, and community-led initiatives.

While Amrita Bhoomi focused on learning from field operations and livelihoods, CSAs visit focussed on the functioning of the Cooperative and collaborative sharing of knowledge and learnings. 🤝

It was a pleasure to host Amrita Bhoomi and the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture.🎉

Strengthening Accessibility and Independence through Assistive Devices ✨️With the support of Timbaktu Collective, the Pr...
21/09/2026

Strengthening Accessibility and Independence through Assistive Devices ✨️

With the support of Timbaktu Collective, the Prathibha Disability Cooperative received 409 assistive devices at no cost from the Composite Regional Centre for Person with Disabilities (CRC), Nellore, on 19th August. 🌟

The devices included tricycles, active and pediatric wheelchairs, adult wheelchairs, teaching and learning materials, auxiliary and Elbow crutches, hand sticks, smart canes, sports wheelchairs, Braille and ADL Kits. 👨‍🦽

On 26th August, these devices were distributed to eligible members in need across five mandals—Ramagiri, C.K. Palli, Roddam, Penukonda, and Somandapalli in presence of S.Sukanya, Executive Director and Programme leads of The Timbaktu Collective. 🎉

The assistive devices will support children and adults with disabilities in improving mobility, independence, participation, perform their daily activity and their ability to live independent and fulfilling lives.❤️

🌱 Inauguration of the Agroecology-based Livelihoods for Women Farmers (ALWF) Project 🌱On 13 August 2026, Timbaktu Collec...
17/09/2026

🌱 Inauguration of the Agroecology-based Livelihoods for Women Farmers (ALWF) Project 🌱

On 13 August 2026, Timbaktu Collective inaugurated the ALWF project, supporting 450 women farmers across 50 Sanghas in 43 villages of Sri Sathya Sai and Ananthapuramu districts. 🌾

The project focuses on strengthening farmers’ capacities, promoting organic vegetable cultivation, and improving procurement, marketing and market access. 👩‍🌾🤝

The program began with Jyothi Prajwalana, symbolising a shared journey towards sustainable and resilient farming. 🪔 Speaker’s highlighted Farmer Field Schools, women’s leadership, youth engagement, collective action and producer-led value chains. Farmers received desi seeds, green manure seeds, organic inputs, nursery materials and drums for preparing natural farm concoctions. 🌱

Together, we move towards stronger women farmers and resilient livelihoods. 💚🌾

Content Contribution: Anupriya R - Programme Associate (.priyaa_), I Siva Prasanna Reddy - Project Manager, Organic Programme (Isp Reddy); M Blessy - Programme Associate; - Organic Programme. S Venkatesh - Admin associate.

18th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Prathibha Cooperative of People with Disabilities 🎉The 18th AGM Prathibha Coop...
15/09/2026

18th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Prathibha Cooperative of People with Disabilities 🎉

The 18th AGM Prathibha Cooperative of People with Disabilities was held on 24th July with the participation of 300 members, Directors, and team members from five mandals. 🤝

The event commenced with the traditional 'Kolattam' dance performance and the lighting of the lamp, followed by the presentation of the annual report and the financial report through a skit!
With the approval of the Cooperative members, an auditor was appointed for the upcoming year. 🪔📊

The program also featured dance performances by the Militha team members and Directors, while Sangha members shared their experiences and the benefits they received through educational fellowships, skill training and livelihood opportunities, assistive devices, and loans provided by the Prathibha Cooperative. 🎭✨

The Timbaktu Collective receives an award at the Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival (KVIFF)!✨We recently r...
04/09/2026

The Timbaktu Collective receives an award at the Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival (KVIFF)!✨

We recently received the Kirloskar Vasundhara Sanman Award at the 19th KVIFF, in recognition of our 35 years of work with marginalized communities in drought‑prone Anantapuram and Sri Sathya Sai districts of Andhra Pradesh. 🌾💧

Executive Director Sukanya Sakumuri, Programme Lead M. Ramesh Kumar, Programme Coordinator M. Anand, and members of the Enterprise Team met with Atul Kirloskar, Gauri Kirloskar, Aditi Kirloskar and Arti Kirloskar, who expressed interest in and appreciation of the Collective’s work. 🤝✨

Co‑founders C.K. Ganguly and Mary Vattamattam joined panel discussions on ecology, circular economy and organic farming. 🌱♻️

The Enterprise stall attracted significant footfall, with visitors appreciating the quality, taste, craftsmanship and distinctive designs of its products! 🛍️👏

We are deeply honoured to receive this award. A big thank you to Kirloskar Vasundhara for the support and recognition of the work we do.🙏🏾

✨ Celebrating Youth and Sports!🤾🏾‍♀️🏏On International Youth Day, a Youth Sports Event was conducted which brought togeth...
01/09/2026

✨ Celebrating Youth and Sports!🤾🏾‍♀️🏏

On International Youth Day, a Youth Sports Event was conducted which brought together 174 young people that the various initiatives of the Timbaktu Collective are working with! 🤝

A key highlight was the introduction of the 'Nava Yuvatha Federation', the name chosen democratically by the Youth group. ⚡

The participants enthusiastically competed in volleyball, kho-kho, shot put, running and long jump, pot breaking, balloon blasting and musical chair. The sports event was inclusive, ensuring particiption of youth with disabilities who enthustically participated in all events.🏆

Face painting, a photo booth and a memory gallery were some fun activities that were organized for the youth, which they greatly enjoyed. 🎨📸

🌾From Inputs to Income: organic practices that support sustainable agriculture 🌾With continuous capacity building and fi...
24/08/2026

🌾From Inputs to Income: organic practices that support sustainable agriculture 🌾

With continuous capacity building and field mentoring from the Timbaktu Collective, farmers are adopting the Organic Package of Practices (PoP) across different stages of cultivation. They use farm yard manure, green manure, tank silt, sheep penning, Beejamrutham and traditional seed treatments to improve the soil and seed health.🌱🌾

Members of the Organic Programme provide regular guidance, helping farmers identify pests and diseases early, and prepare organic concoctions such as Jeevamrutham, Panchagavya, Panchapatra and Dasapatra. Producing these inputs on-farm reduces cultivation costs and dependence on external inputs. Farmers also grade the produce to ensure they're able to charge a premium price.🥬

These practices improve soil health, strengthen climate resilience, promote sustainable farming, and contribute to a healthier future for the coming generations. 💚🌱

Content Contribution: M Blessy, Programme Associate, Organic Programme.

36th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of The Timbaktu Collective! 🌿We recently held our AGM on 8th August, attended by ...
21/08/2026

36th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of The Timbaktu Collective! 🌿

We recently held our AGM on 8th August, attended by General Body Members including our Managing Committee members, Cooperative Presidents, Vice Presidents and other community members, as well as employees of the Collective. The meeting began with remembering and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of Simhachalam Anna, who had been with the organization since its inception and unfortunately passed away recently. 🙏

This year, in a very unique manner, each Programme set up a stall to exhibit their past year’s achievements, learnings and milestones. The Board Members interacted with the Programme Leads at each stall, where the year’s activities and outcomes were displayed. The members of the Collective also organised a ramp walk, wearing products handwoven by the Bhavani Chenetha Sangham—a livelihood initiative of the Adisakthi Cooperative—highlighting the importance of slow and sustainable fashion! 🧵👗🌱

There was a cultural performance by a group of women from Venkatampalli village, who performed Kollattam, a traditional art form. Board Members shared their experiences and reflected on the past, and the meeting ended with felicitating our Board members and a delicious lunch at the office kitchen. 💃🏽🏅🍽️

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Chennekothapalli
Anantapuramu
515101

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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